The Power of Transformation with Dr. Clark Gaither

Hope springs eternal in the human breast. This is the first line in a poem written by the philosopher Alexander Pope. Most people who quote from the poem never quote beyond the first line. This gives the impression that Pope was altogether in favor of hope. Or, if merely read as a statement then perhaps he was just...

Have you ever felt terribly discouraged, whipped, or defeated and someone gave you some words of encouragement that made all the difference? Small words, simple words, delivered by just the right person at just the right moment can make a tremendous impact in the life of another. Words also have the ability to do great...

Is your life what you want it to be? Or, do you feel that your are merely existing rather than living? Have you settled for the routine of the mundane or due you take risks and thrive on the excitement of change? Are you forward looking and leaning in toward your preferred future or are...

What is one of the most important aspects of lasting and meaningful recovery? It should be the singular imperative for anyone seeking recovery from alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviors. Without knowing this one key aspect, lasting and meaningful recovery becomes extremely difficult at best and very nearly impossible at worst. Even for anyone who has never...

Regrets. Who doesn’t have regrets? Some people say they have no regrets. Really? None? I find it hard to believe there are people who have absolutely nothing in their past that they wouldn’t go back and change if given the chance. I for one have many regrets. For those of us who do have regrets,...

You have heard these statements before. Even I have said them before, statements uttered by alcoholics and addicts to be used as conclusive proof for themselves and others they have no addiction to alcohol or drugs. Statements are often trotted out by the suspected problem drinker or drug abuser such as, “I can quit any time. I just like...

They say that perception is everything. Is it? What about the common perceptions people have toward the alcoholic or addict? What are they and are they justified? Are the perceptions of non-addicted healthcare providers different toward other healthcare providers that are addicted and different than those of the general population? If so, what makes them different and why?...

Sometimes when people burn out they act out and sometimes that is with alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviors. When someone becomes addicted, they will never be able to fully address the issue of burnout until the addiction is adequately treated and dealt with first. This is never easy. The addicted individual will tend to play...

Previously, in parts 1 and 2 of this series on professional burnout I have discussed the definition of burnout, the symptoms, the causes, methods of prevention and proven ways to relieve or stem the effects of burnout. But, there is one absolutely essential aspect of professional burnout that must be addressed before any meaningful resolution of symptoms can occur....

In last weeks episode of The Power of Transformation I introduced the definition of Professional Burnout in this three part series. This week I will compare and contrast the difference between on-the-job stress and burnout. One can lead to the other but they are distinctly different in terms of how they develop and their consequences....